Warm pesto roast veg

A great accompaniment to pasta, make ahead and take some to work to spruce up your lunch

Carla’s Leek & cheese muffins

Young Good Food reader Carla loves making up her own recipes, like these easy snacks that go brilliantly with soup

Herby chickpea balls with tomato sauce

Vegetarians don’t need to miss out on pasta with meatballs, with this no-fuss meat-free version

Quick chicken noodles

This one-pan dish is hassle free and extremely economical – great for students who hate doing the dishes

Roasted aubergine with bulgur & zesty dressing

This tasty veggie meal is high in healthy fibre and full of Middle Eastern flavour

Tangy couscous salad

Throw together a deliciously tangy and superhealthy couscous salad in just 10 minutes

Polenta bruschetta with tapenade

Ideal for those on wheat-free or gluten-free diets

Hot-smoked salmon & egg Caesar

A variation on a Caesar salad, this is on the table in a flash so you can make the most of your free time

Pepper & tuna panini pizzas

A great snack for kids or a tasty weekend lunch. Learn how to roast your own peppers too

Warm potato & rollmop salad

A chunky, filling salad full of omega-3’s. Rollmops or pilchards can be used, or for the less daring cook, tinned sardines are also good

Wild rice & feta salad

Perfect for a casual get together and great for lunch the next day – if there’s any left!

Grilled Thai salmon

The sweet, Asian flavours in this light dish make it ideal for a quick lunch